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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Chico.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Chico. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Chico and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Chico in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Chico.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Chico – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Chico and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Chico finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Chico.

  • Public Good

New Student Applications (Fall 2012)

Of the 17,221 new freshman applicants, 72% were admitted and 22% of the admitted students enrolled at California State University, Chico in Fall 2012.
Of the 5,564 transfer applicants, 62% were admitted and 40% of the admitted students enrolled at California State University, Chico in Fall 2012.

New Freshman Admissions Info

Transfer Admissions Info

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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT SAT
Composite 19 - 24  
Math 19 - 25 460 - 570
English 18 - 24  
Critical Reading   450 - 550
50% of enrolled students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 76%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 100%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 50%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 3.24
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 100%
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